Here are Wales' opportunity takers ready to take on France
5 years, 2 months ago

Here are Wales' opportunity takers ready to take on France

Daily Mail  

Look across the Wales starting XV for their World Cup quarter-final against France and you see a split. Ken Owens at hooker, Alun Wyn Jones the captain, Justin Tipuric on the openside flank, Dan Biggar at fly-half, Jonathan Davies at outside centre, George North on one wing and Liam Williams at full-back. Captain Alun Wyn Jones and hooker Ken Owens have been staples in Gatland's side Josh Adams has been the find of the last two years - another case of someone thrown in and grabbing their chance ahead of established options - and then you come to Hadleigh Parkes. But here he is, barely two years after his debut which came on the day he qualified for Wales back in December 2017, as a key cog in a World Cup quarter-final. Aaron Wainwright only started playing rugby at 17 years old and was a promising footballer 'It gets prepared you for senior rugby and in BUCS rugby and the English university league that was faster and more skilful.

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

The Independent  

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Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test
2 months ago

Wales to debut NZ-born winger while Fiji welcomes back European stars for Cardiff test

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Wales will debut New Zealand-born winger Blair Murray against a Fiji restocked with its European backline stars for their autumn rugby test on Sunday. Wales has won its last six matches against Fiji, including a thriller at the World Cup last year, and never lost at home to the Fijians. ___ Lineups: Wales: Cameron Winnett, Mason Grady, …

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland

The Independent  

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IAN HERBERT: Rob Page has plenty of questions to answer after penalty shootout heartbreak... with the talent at his disposal Wales should not have needed a play-off to qualify for the Euros
9 months, 1 week ago

IAN HERBERT: Rob Page has plenty of questions to answer after penalty shootout heartbreak... with the talent at his disposal Wales should not have needed a play-off to qualify for the Euros

Daily Mail  

As usual, Rob Page was boundlessly positive in the face of defeat. Though Poland were a far stronger proposition than Finland, who Wales had beaten to reach Tuesday night's eliminator, most managers would have been desperate to replicate the most eye-catching part of the 4-1 win against them: the pace and interlinking of strikers Harry Wilson, Brennan Johnson, David Brooks …

WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WALES PLAYER RATINGS: Ethan Ampadu brings the class to Rob Page's side and Finland have no answer for Harry Wilson, but Chris Mepham has room to improve after Euro 2024 play-off semi-final

Daily Mail  

Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 on Thursday night with an impressive 4-1 victory over Finland in their play-off semi-final. Wales moved one step closer to Euro 2024 with an impressive 4-1 play-off victory over Finland It was a brilliant night for Rob Page's side, who now face Poland in the play-off final on Tuesday Your browser does …

Ben Davies says Wales ‘more than confident’ ahead of Euro 2024 play-off
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Davies says Wales ‘more than confident’ ahead of Euro 2024 play-off

The Independent  

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George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy
9 months, 3 weeks ago

George North starts at centre for Wales in wooden-spoon decider against Italy

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France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty
9 months, 4 weeks ago

France overpower Wales in timely reminder of their brutal beauty

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New-look France grinds down Wales in pride-restoring Six Nations win
9 months, 4 weeks ago

New-look France grinds down Wales in pride-restoring Six Nations win

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — A new-look France overpowered winless Wales and posted a pride-restoring 45-24 record score in Cardiff in the Six Nations on Sunday. The lead changed three times in an entertaining first half, and Wales regained it straight after halftime with a maiden try for center Joe Roberts. It’s not over yet but I’d rather see the glass half …

Will Rowlands excited to battle France’s pack on return to Wales team
10 months ago

Will Rowlands excited to battle France’s pack on return to Wales team

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Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit

Hindustan Times  

Wales head coach Warren Gatland adopted an optimistic tone ahead of the Six Nations home match with France in a fortnight saying his side "can take a huge amount" out of Saturday's 31-7 defeat to Ireland. However, despite giving Ireland more of a tussle in the second-half the hosts always seemed to be able to go up a gear and …

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

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Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gareth Thomas feels a fast start will be key for Wales victory against Ireland

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Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland confirmed he’s committed to coach Wales for the next four years after inspiring a condemned national team to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France. When you look at the potential, we can be really excited about what we can achieve over the next four years.” When fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac was …

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

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5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot
1 year, 2 months ago

5 talking points as Wales face Argentina for a Rugby World Cup semi-final spot

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Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down
1 year, 3 months ago

Brilliant Wales thrash abject Australia to bring Eddie Jones’s world crashing down

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Connor Roberts knows Wales may not qualify for every major tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

Connor Roberts knows Wales may not qualify for every major tournament

The Independent  

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France Rugby World Cup guide: Antoine Dupont has the answer to pressure as face of tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

France Rugby World Cup guide: Antoine Dupont has the answer to pressure as face of tournament

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Warren Gatland says Wales ‘looking sharp’ ahead of World Cup opener against Fiji
1 year, 4 months ago

Warren Gatland says Wales ‘looking sharp’ ahead of World Cup opener against Fiji

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Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up
1 year, 5 months ago

Dismal England left reeling by Wales in Rugby World Cup warm-up

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Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form

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Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad

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November 29, 2022 World Cup news and highlights
2 years, 1 month ago

November 29, 2022 World Cup news and highlights

CNN  

Wales may be on the verge of exiting the World Cup but still has plenty to play for – not least against historic rival England. The second-smallest nation in the tournament after host Qatar, Wales’ first World Cup appearance in 64 years has featured a 1-1 draw against the US and a 2-0 defeat against Iran. “The World Cup will …

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser
2 years, 1 month ago

Gareth Bale hopes Wales have discovered World Cup momentum after late equaliser

The Independent  

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Wales’ World Cup dream starts again … 64 years later
2 years, 1 month ago

Wales’ World Cup dream starts again … 64 years later

Al Jazeera  

Few Wales fans can remember their last World Cup campaign, and fewer still have ever seen a Wales team like this one. Previous World Cup appearances: 1 Titles: 0 Best finish: Quarter-finals World Cup record: W1 L1 D3 Goals: 4 Biggest win: 2-1 vs Hungary Player to watch: Gareth Bale Ranking: 19 Fixtures: USA, Iran, England It has been 64 …

Wales World Cup squad confirmed: A closer look at Rob Page’s 26 players in Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales World Cup squad confirmed: A closer look at Rob Page’s 26 players in Qatar

The Independent  

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Wales World Cup squad announcement: Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen all in
2 years, 2 months ago

Wales World Cup squad announcement: Gareth Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen all in

Daily Mail  

Rob Page has revealed the side that will represent Wales at the World Cup Wales manager Rob Page admitted he doesn't know whether Gareth Bale is fit enough to play three games in nine days at the World Cup, as he named his squad for Qatar on Wednesday night. Rob Page has announced Wales' first World Cup squad since the …

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup

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Wales reach World Cup for first time since 1958 and set up England showdown
2 years, 7 months ago

Wales reach World Cup for first time since 1958 and set up England showdown

The Telegraph  

Wales will be in the World Cup in Qatar after beating Ukraine in the play-off Pick your 2022 World Cup winner with Telegraph Sport’s predictor Bale’s free kick is headed past his own keeper by luckless Yarmolenko for only goal of the game Both sides had good chances in incredible Cardiff atmosphere but it’s Wales who will face England in …

‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone

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Rubin Colwill: No extra pressure on Wales after group rivals victories
3 years, 4 months ago

Rubin Colwill: No extra pressure on Wales after group rivals victories

The Independent  

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Wales vs Switzerland: Five things we learned as Kieffer Moore snatches Group A point
3 years, 6 months ago

Wales vs Switzerland: Five things we learned as Kieffer Moore snatches Group A point

The Independent  

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Wales vs Switzerland Football, UEFA Euro 2020: Moore, Embolo Strike in 1-1 Draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Wales vs Switzerland Football, UEFA Euro 2020: Moore, Embolo Strike in 1-1 Draw

News 18  

From schoolboy to the national team, Dylan Levitt has come a long way since Wales went a long way at the last European Championship. Every game, if I wasn’t in school I’d be watching it with my mates and my family,” the 20-year-old Wales winger said Wednesday. Watching those games gave me more hunger to be in the next tournament.” …

Dan Lydiate is set to start against Ireland in his first Wales match since 2018
3 years, 11 months ago

Dan Lydiate is set to start against Ireland in his first Wales match since 2018

Daily Mail  

Dan Lydiate will play his first Wales match since 2018 as Wayne Pivac reverts to an experienced lineup for the Six Nations. Dan Lydiate will play his first Wales match since 2018 in their Six Nations game with Ireland Those two are in after Josh Adams broke Covid rules and was banned for two matches, and Liam Williams was banned …

The rise and fall of Wales' attacking game plan - but are they starting to turn a corner?
4 years, 1 month ago

The rise and fall of Wales' attacking game plan - but are they starting to turn a corner?

The Telegraph  

Two facts about Wales' attack under Wayne Pivac, at the end of what has been an arduous first year in charge, are worth noting heading into 2021. Firstly, during the four matches Wales played in February and March when Pivac took over, the team were averaging considerably more points, tries, carries, metres made, clean breaks, defenders beaten, offloads, passes and …

Wales vs Hungary result: Aaron Ramsey double secures Euro 2020 spot for Red Dragons
5 years, 1 month ago

Wales vs Hungary result: Aaron Ramsey double secures Euro 2020 spot for Red Dragons

The Independent  

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Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland

Daily Mail  

Before Warren Gatland sat down to deliver his final messages before Wales’ World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the mood felt dark as the skies outside. Gatland stressed that getting to the final with Wales resources would be 'unbelievable' ‘They are things you have to dream about,’ he said in Wales’ Tokyo hotel, having brought Leigh Halfpenny in for Williams, …

Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales
5 years, 2 months ago

Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales

Daily Mail  

Wales remain ever hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be ready for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa, knowing they need all their game-breaking talents fit and firing. Wales are hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be fit for the semi-final against South Africa In the pool-stage victory against Fiji he broke spectacularly from the outside centre position he has made …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident of injury-prone centres regaining full fitness ahead of South Africa semi-final clash
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident of injury-prone centres regaining full fitness ahead of South Africa semi-final clash

Firstpost  

Wales are confident their crucial but injury-prone centre pairing of Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes will be fit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Tokyo: Wales are confident their crucial but injury-prone centre pairing of Jonathan Davies and Hadleigh Parkes will be fit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa. But Wales’ skills coach Neil Jenkins said …

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France
5 years, 2 months ago

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland hailed the fighting spirit of his Welsh team as they booked a World Cup semi-final date with South Africa beating France by a point. Wales only led for six minutes, when Dan Biggar kicked the conversion to Ross Moriarty's try, having been nine points down at half-time. Warren Gatland admitted that he was preparing his farewell speech as …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales beats France to make semis
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales beats France to make semis

The Hindu  

Ross Moriarty went from villain to hero for Wales as Warren Gatland's team beat 14-man France 20-19 to reach the Rugby World Cup 2019 semifinals. His 74th-minute try shattered the hopes of a France side who had looked like clinging on for victory after Sebastien Vahaamahina saw red for a disgraceful elbow into the face of Wales flanker Aaron Wainwright. …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales set up quarter-final against France after battling Uruguay win
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales set up quarter-final against France after battling Uruguay win

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident Jonathan Davies will be fit for France quarter-final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales confident Jonathan Davies will be fit for France quarter-final

Daily Mail  

Wales are confident Jonathan Davies will be fit to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals. Wales are confident Jonathan Davies will be fit to face France in the World Cup quarter-finals 'The medics are working on him,' said defence coach Shaun Edwards. Official statistics showed Wales missed 32 tackles against Fiji - but Edwards, quoting his analysts figures said …

Wales must rewrite history books and arrest shocking record against southern hemisphere giants
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales must rewrite history books and arrest shocking record against southern hemisphere giants

Daily Mail  

Wales are gearing themselves up for the 'big one' here on Sunday against their bogey team Australia - knowing they must re-write the history books. Justin Tipuric says it's time for Wales to perform against big southern hemisphere nations Warren Gatland's side lost seven of last 41 Tests against Australia, New Zealand, South Africa At World Cups it gets worse …

Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin
5 years, 4 months ago

Ireland vs Wales team news: Warren Gatland names strong team for final World Cup warm-up in Dublin

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